{"id":7723,"date":"2021-02-23T09:15:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T09:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/?p=7723"},"modified":"2021-04-14T09:29:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T09:29:54","slug":"workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers\u2019 Compensation in Pandemic Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The quick spread of the disease known as COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the country. Employers struggle to protect the health of the employees who remain, as well as how they can assist those who\u2019ve contracted the virus due to work-related exposure and how they could return to work.<\/p>\n<p>You or a loved one may be worried about the cost of the medical bills and medical treatment. Does workers\u2019 compensation law grant you work comp benefits if you\u2019ve contracted COVID on the job? We\u2019ll tackle this in the article below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Workers_Compensation\"><\/span>An Overview of Workers\u2019 Compensation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ae8b242f18\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ae8b242f18\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times\/#An_Overview_of_Workers_Compensation\" title=\"An Overview of Workers\u2019 Compensation\">An Overview of Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times\/#Workers_Compensation_for_Occupational_Diseases\" title=\"Workers&#8217; Compensation for Occupational Diseases\">Workers&#8217; Compensation for Occupational Diseases<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times\/#Workers_Comp_for_COVID-19\" title=\"Workers&#8217; Comp for COVID-19\">Workers&#8217; Comp for COVID-19<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/workers-compensation-in-pandemic-times\/#Hire_a_Lawyer_to_Help\" title=\"Hire a Lawyer to Help\">Hire a Lawyer to Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Often shortened to \u201cworkers\u2019 comp,\u201d it is a government-mandated benefit system that gives monetary benefits to employees who lost wages or incurred medical expenses and other expenses due to work-related illnesses and accidents. Workers\u2019 compensation laws also cover death benefits for the families of the deceased employee.<\/p>\n<p>According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an illness or injury is work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to it. Typically, your workers\u2019 comp lawyer has to prove that the employer is liable for the workplace injury and thus, their client is entitled to monetary benefits.<\/p>\n<p>For more compensation information, contact a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workers_Compensation_for_Occupational_Diseases\"><\/span>Workers&#8217; Compensation for Occupational Diseases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7726 \" src=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Workers-Compensation-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Workers\u2019 Compensation\" width=\"342\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Workers-Compensation-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Workers-Compensation-1.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/>An occupational disease is one contracted due to exposure to risk factors while working. If you get one, you\u2019re entitled to workers\u2019 compensation insurance benefits. First, you must prove that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The disease manifested itself<\/li>\n<li>The employee was disabled from working and has lost time in employment due to the disease<\/li>\n<li>The employee has reasonable grounds to suspect that it\u2019s related to their occupation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To win your workers&#8217; comp claim, a professional must make a medical examination to formally diagnose you with the disease. Besides, you or your legal representation must show that you were disabled and thus, are experiencing pain and suffering from the disease. You must also show that you contracted the disease due to conditions from your employment, not just from being in the general public.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/contact-us\"><strong>Contact a law firm<\/strong><\/a> specializing in personal injury claims, workplace accidents to get assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/best-attorneys-california\/law-practice-areas\/workers-compensations\/\"><strong>workers\u2019 compensation attorneys<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workers_Comp_for_COVID-19\"><\/span>Workers&#8217; Comp for COVID-19<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with any other occupational illness claim, merely having COVID-19 does not entitle a worker to compensation. You need a physician to diagnose you with COVID-19 and some form of proof that your exposure to the virus was due to employment-related circumstances. Workers\u2019 compensation lawyers know what exactly a claimant needs to help with their case to prove their entitlement for compensation.<\/p>\n<p>A problem that workers\u2019 comp claimants may face is that this is a pandemic. There is a significant risk of contracting the virus just from being with the general public. The average employee will likely face a denial of their workers\u2019 compensation claims.<\/p>\n<p>It differs with each workers\u2019 comp case. A skilled workers\u2019 comp attorney can give you legal counsel on whether your claim can get you medical benefits from workers\u2019 comp law.<\/p>\n<p>The outlook of a compensation claim is much better for those considered as frontline workers. Healthcare professionals, first responders, and some travel industry professionals are at greater risk of contracting the disease and have a better chance of getting their workers\u2019 comp benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_a_Lawyer_to_Help\"><\/span>Hire a Lawyer to Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In normal times, workers\u2019 compensation is a complex area of the law; COVID-19 only adds to the complexity of the legal issue and you need an attorney to help.<\/p>\n<p>To summarize the article, a frontline worker\u2019s compensation claim has a higher chance of being approved. For those whose jobs don\u2019t involve high-risk exposure, it may be quite difficult, but not impossible, to get benefits from the claims.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that if you&#8217;re a healthcare worker, first responder, or otherwise your occupation places you on the front lines of facing the coronavirus outbreak, your workers&#8217; comp claim could very well be approved. It&#8217;s much more difficult, but perhaps not impossible, for those whose jobs don&#8217;t involve an especially high risk of exposure.<\/p>\n<p>This situation is constantly evolving. Contact an experienced workers&#8217; compensation attorney for up-to-date information and help get compensated with your case.<\/p>\n<p>The personal injury lawyers from the <strong>Law Offices of Marc Grossman<\/strong>\u00a0are there for your workplace injuries and getting your workers\u2019 compensation benefits. If you\u2019ve been injured at work, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/\"><strong>personal injury attorneys<\/strong><\/a> are ready to fight for you. Call 855-5664-911 or complete our contact form for a free consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The quick spread of the disease known as COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the country. Employers struggle to protect the health of the employees who remain, as well as how they can assist those who\u2019ve contracted the virus due to work-related exposure and how they could return to work. 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